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Acworth, GA vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Acworth?
- The Median Age in Madison is 2.7 years older than in Acworth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Acworth?
- Madison housing costs are 8.5% less expensive than Acworth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Acworth?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 12.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Acworth.

Things to do in Acworth?
Acworth is situated along Lake Acworth in Cobb County Georgia just 30 miles north of Atlanta making it ideal for those looking for easy access to one of the South's busiest cities without dealing with all of its traffic and noise. Its scenic lake setting provides several outdoor recreation opportunities such as swimming fishing boating waterskiing wakeboarding sailing kayaking hiking biking etc making it perfect for active individuals who love nature!

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Acworth, GAMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$72,788  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Acworth    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

So you want to know about Acworth, do ya? Well, imagine a tired industrial town with concrete plants, old run-down strip malls, the busiest rail road (so you're  More

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What else can I say? It's better than Cherokee County, they're run over with Meth and Heroin. Acworth has a crack and weed problem. Pick your poison.  More

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Acworth is north of Atlanta. The population is just over 20K and the cost of living is very low compared to almost anywhere in the region. If you love a sunny, warm  More

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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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